Replacing the mirror in a rearview mirror is very easy. However, it is much less so for change the entire mirror . Don't worry either, it's a completely accessible repair for a sunday handyman , for a Toyota Rav 4 (4th Generation) or any type of car. For information, note that an absent or broken mirror may be punishable by a fine of 68 euros. Nevertheless, it is impossible to lose a point on the driver's license for this problem. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right-hand rear view mirror is compulsory if the visibility of the interior rear view mirror is obstructed. But let's see what really interests us, that is to say the replacement of retro .change-mirror-Toyota Rav-4 (4nd-Generation)

How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Toyota Rav 4 (4th Generation)

To replace your Toyota Rav 4 (4th Generation) mirror , you can count about a little half-hour . More experienced DIYers will a quarter of an hour only. But not all mirrors are necessarily as simple to replace , it depends on the options on board. Now let's see how to do it step by step.

  • You must first remove the cover behind the mirror inside the passenger compartment of your Toyota Rav 4 (4th Generation)
  • For a model mechanical : it will generally be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
  • For a model electric : you will have to unplug the connector. From time to time the latter is not super accessible, in this case it will be necessary to remove the trim from the door.
  • Unscrew and remove all of the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
  • Install the new mirror on your Toyota Rav 4 (4th Generation)
  • Install all the fastening systems, and make sure that they are correctly fixed
  • For mechanical mirrors: reposition the wheel
  • For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
  • Replace the cover in place
  • Test the mirror of your Toyota Rav 4 (4th Generation)

On electric models, it happens that a connection fault prevents the correct functioning of the retro. In this case, it is not inevitably obligatory to replace it. You just have to check that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wiring in order to find a possible false contact. So, repairing the bad contact will be enough for the retro of this Toyota Rav 4 (4th Generation) to resume working normally.